From cats in hats to wondrous wizards - there was no shortage of creativity to be found at Norwood Primary School on Tuesday.
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The school's more than 500 students, and their teachers, ditched uniforms for a creative costume, all to help celebrate Book Week.
With the theme of 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds', this year's Book Week was once again aimed at highlighting the importance of reading, in what's been a challenging year for students and teachers.
Norwood Primary School literacy coach Zoe Marshall said Tasmania was in a fortunate position to be able to continue the Book Week message in 2020, despite some restrictions in place.
"We have been very lucky in Tasmania at the moment to have zero [COVID-19] cases, that's the only reason we have been able to go ahead," she said.
"We have such a huge love of books here and we want to celebrate books.
"So it's really positive for the kids to be able to have a fun day like this.
"Reading is a prime focus for us and being able to foster creativity in our students is something we always want to encourage."
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Tuesday got underway with a special school assembly and parade, with each class showing off their best and brightest looks.
Literacy support teacher Grace Everill, who herself was dressed as a very hungry caterpillar, said Harry Potter and Tom Gates books had been a popular choice this year.
"We are impressed that all our students have taken it on board," she said.
"Even our older students. It's a credit to them to show that their love of books is still coming out and a book can take them off to far away places of creativity.
"That's what we've been trying to encourage and they have really risen to the challenge, which is great to see."
Due to COVID-19 restrictions parents were unable to attend Tuesday's Book Week parade. However, the school has been sharing lots of photos on its Facebook Page.
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